RIDGID names new director of product management

Steven Shepard was named director of product management for RIDGID in Elyria, Ohio. In this role, he will manage the development of new products from creation through launch; lead global, cross-functional new product development teams; and design and implement a growth strategy for RIDGID hand, tubing, and pipe fabrication tools. Shepard, formerly with Black & Decker, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University.